Dogs are fearless animals with no issues getting into trouble if it means they’re the center of attention. But sometimes, what they do to get all eyes on them can be scary.
A group of people was enjoying time together by a bonfire without the dog when commotion started from upstairs. All of a sudden, a window screen from the second floor fell. Along with it, believe it or not, a dog. The dog dropped in to become part of the party.
The video captured from Vivint’s smart home security camera and later shared with Newsweek showed the scary incident. Conversation halted and heads whipped around to see what had happened. But even watching the security camera footage repeatedly, it’s hard to tell as the dog went by in the blink of an eye.
Vivint smart home
The dog must’ve been pressing on the screen with force. When the screen came out, the dog went with it. It looked like the screen broke the dog’s fall, although, not without him hitting the deck railing first. Startled, the dog quickly got up and ran off the deck. The shock of the event left a few people laughing, which can be heard in the clip.
This dog’s scary and close call isn’t the first time a canine jumped out of a window. But what is the draw for them?
Dogster reported that dogs might jump out of windows in cars or homes because they might feel distressed and want to escape to safety. This could happen when they hear loud noises like fireworks. Perhaps your dog spotted something they want to interact with or chase outside. If they suffer from separation anxiety, they might try using the windows to leave home and find their owner.
Regardless of the reason, it can be of great concern as it could lead to injury or be fatal. To prevent the behavior from continuing, find the reason why. The fix could just be retraining or using a doggy crate. But if that isn’t enough, try the following steps to prevent it from happening again:
- Keep the windows closed
- Install burglar bars or mesh screen coverings
- Secure them while on drives with a crate or doggy seat belt harness
- Place vinyl stickers on the glass to help them see
- Address their signs of anxiety or stress.
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